Is max HR determined automatically by Garmin watches reliable?
I’ve been #running consistently for last one year (ran over 500km) and my #Garmin watch has been increasing my detected max heart rate slowly. Last week it reached 202 bpm, and that has me a little worried because I’m not exactly a young man (almost 40 now). Since my workouts are heart rate based, they have been getting harder too. Though I must say, I feel less tired than a year ago.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it safe to follow the max HR determined by the watch? #runnersofmastodon
@abnv @running In any case, getting a proper external HR sensor changes everything. I can recommend:
Garmin HRM-Pro Plus (chest)
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/770963
Polar H10 (chest)
https://www.polar.com/en/sensors/h10-heart-rate-sensor
Polar Verity Sense (arm)
https://www.polar.com/en/products/accessories/polar-verity-sense